Well, she knew right away that the dog had bronchitis.if she returns the dog to you now, she is out what she had to pay at the vet. You sold the dog knowing that it was sick, and knowing why the dog was sick. Do you feel any responsibility when you knew it was sick.maybe keeping it until it was better and then selling it?
There are really a lot of issues here. I bought Dolly at Petland. I heard strange noises coming from her and the staff took her back to be examined by someone in the store three times.and each time they said that she was OK. Their contract covered a vet visit to make sure that the puppy was healthy. That night, Dolly was making more and more of those noises and it sounded like it was coming from her belly. First thing the next morning, I took her to the vet and she had a respiratory infection; he gave her antibiotics and I had to bring her back after a week; actually sicker then, so then a different antibiotic. She was sick with that respiratory infection for almost a full month. I didn't have to pay a thing.the pet store did. I think the lady that took the puppy has accumulated some vet bills. If she gives the puppy back to you she has nothing and a pile of vet bills. I think that she will probably keep the puppy, but be careful because she may try to take some legal action (attorneys are out there willing to make a case out of a papercut!) Good luck, and keep us posted. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 7:24 PM To: [email protected]; chiexpressions ; [email protected]; chrisdbf Subject: [Chihuahuas] oppinion? Would like some oppinions here. Sending this to Christian groups for moral oppinion, breeder's group for the breeder's oppinion and non-breeder chi group for the buyer's oppinion...covering all my basis :-) My pups were ready to go Monday, and they went quick! 3 of the available 4 were sold before they were ready to go! However, last week was extremely cold here. I'm gonna be very frank and honest. I can not afford to keep my heat very high. My temps inside my home are set at 56. We keep covered..its the best I can do. Anyhow, a couple of the pup's got a cold. We had already arranged pick up of the pup on Sunday so when I met her we discussed the cold. She did not have to take the pup but I told her, if she wants it, take it to the vet and if the vet says anything is wrong, she can return it and I will give her her money back. Monday I called her to see what the vet said. She said the vet said the pup had broncitis but was otherwise healthy and gave it some antibiotics and said he would be fine in a few days. Again, I offered her a refund and return of the pup. She said no. Said he would be fine. My contract states you have 72 hours to tell me you want to return the pup and it states that if there is any health concerns, remedies are limited to buy back of pup...I will not pay vet bills. Today she calls says it has been a week (actually only been 5 days) said the pup was still not better and that vet wanted to do x-rays ect and said it was genetic. I told her it absolutely was not genetic. I also told her, although it had been longer than 72 hours, in order to preserve my good name, I am STILL willing to give her her money back and she can return the pup. She said they would wait and see what the test say and then decide, then hung up. So I texted her and told her I would keep the offer for a refund open another 24 hours....which will be 6 days total when my contract clearly states 72 hours. I do not know what she is wanting. I think maybe she expects me to pay the vet bill, I don't know....but what more should I do? I will NOT pay vet bills. I do accept that the pup got sick under my care which is why I have extended the refund time. But at some point, I have to be able to say the deal is done. Marsha
